Christina Garber Photography:

“Gilbert was looking at Anne, as she walked along, in her light dress, with her slender delicacy… she made him think of a white Iris.” ~ L.M. Montgomery

When writing about Stephen and Jessica, I can’t help but include a quote from one of literature’s most beloved tales, Anne of Green Gables.  God has endowed Jessica, like Anne Shirley, with an abundant scope for imagination, with spirit, and with a zest for life.  Not many would traipse outside in January’s frigid, snowy landscape for pictures.  And do so with a skip in her step.

And who else but Jessica’s Gilbert, her steady and affectionate Stephen, would admirely grin at his bride and wrap his arm around her delicate shoulder, ready for the adventure?

Jessica and Stephen, may your adventures be many, and may you always find your Avonlea in each others arms.

I love this picture of Jess’ mom putting the finishing touches on the dress…

And what a dress!!!    Jess found the perfect match for her day at Formalities by Tracina Fisher (Bellefonte, PA).

The details of this wedding were amazing!!  Each bouquet was unique.  Here’s a special shout out to Daniel Vaughn Designs (State College, PA) for an incredible job with the florals.

The girls…

This was the first time Jess’ dad saw her.   There were tears all around.

Jess, you are magnificent!!!

Here’s Stephen reading a last minute love note from his bride and opening her wedding gift to him.

And the ceremony begins…  I adore this shot of Jess leaning on Stephen.

The kiss!!

Jess and Stephen really wanted winter wonderland pictures.  I think these are some of my favorites…. ever.  

We headed down to the park in Bellefonte.  I love this!!!

Snowstorms have to be the epitome of romance.

And here’s my favorite pictures of the day taken on the bridge.  

We were starting to get pretty cold here, but Jess and Stephen were still radiant.

And onto the reception at the American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte.

Jess and Stephen work on the slopes in Colorado.  Their cake was the perfect fit for their passions.  Hats off to Delectable Delights by Heather Luse.

Some details…

The ski cake, the rings on the stamps, the table settings… each with favorite old books and labels matching the couples favorite skiing haunts.

I loved working with Hannah Walker.  She did an impressive job at coordinating the day from start to finish.

As some of you may know, the father/daughter dance is one of my favorites from the day.  We were all crying for this one.

Some sweet moments in front of the way-cool urban walls at the Philatelic Society.

Let the party begin.

The guys at Smart Media Weddings did an amazing job not only DJ-ing the wedding but videoing it as well.

Fun!  Fun!  Fun!

Thank you, Jess and Stephen for a fabulous winter wonderland wedding!